In the Arabari forest range of West Bengal, Amit Bannerjee, a
silviculturist was working on a project involving a type of
hardwood tree. His experiments were constantly disturbed by the
illegal grazing and harvesting of wood by the area's local
population.
At that time, the government viewed locals as a thieving
nuisance .Mr.Bannerjee decided to take a different approach. He
contacted representatives of various local communities of the area
and drew up an agreement that discussed the sha...

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